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7iDP, Gear, i:2:12939, knee pads, pad, padding, pads, Protection, review, reviews, transition -

Years of riding bikes, in conjunction with genetics, have given me some monster quads. They’re great for mashing the pedals, but not so great at fitting into certain gear–knee pads in particular. I’ve tried numerous brands and models without much success. I do have one set of pads that fit well, but they are too hot …

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For long rides in big mountains, it’s important to be prepared. After all, you never know when the weather might turn on you or when a mechanical will have you pushing home in the dark. Part of any rider’s kit for those kind of rides should be a packable jacket. The Dakine Breaker ($80) is …

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Pearl Izumi’s Journey Mountain Bike Short is versatile in the sense that it is up to the task of hardcore riding, but is also fine as a walkabout short.  If you’re looking for an economical way to be able to slay some singletrack and still look like a normal person when you head for that …

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Pearl Izumi describes their new Summit Jersey as a “functional but not flashy top.”  In an age of marketing hyperbole and one-upsmanship, I believe PI is actually underselling this particular offering.  The Summit Jersey is not just functional, but it truly excels at its basic function: giving the mountain bike rider a comfortable top for …

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bike rack, Gear, hitch rack, i:2:12883, kuat, kuat nv, nv, rack, review, reviews, tray rack -

I love the Kuat NV rack because it is spec’ed with several useful features. It comes in both 1.25″ and 2″ hitch versions (but only 2″ accommodates the extension), can handle everything from road bikes to big hitter DH bikes, and can fit up to a 3″ tire!  The rack is a tad heavy at 49lbs, …

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